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Kalki · May 06, 2006, 04:47 AM // 04:47

I don't really have much to say about the game. I'm not going to list the million and one things I love about the game, and the 2 or 3 things I think could be improved.

I'm just posting to counter some ridiculous rants, and say thanks. If you don't feel you got enough for your $50, then go spend $15 a month on WoW, or buy a new console game every week. This game has tons of replayability. If you choose not to play it then don't complain, and don't buy chapter 3. It's as simple as that.

The complaints that get on my nerves the most are the people that make Anet look like a bunch of lying crooks. Do you slanderers work for EA or Blizzard or something? How could you be so clueless?

For me Guild Wars is worth $50 and another $15 a month, and it blows my mind that Anet isn't greedy enough to squeeze that extra $15 out of me every month. Cheers to Anet and all the fans that support it. And to the rest of you... get your head checked.

Rathcail · May 06, 2006, 04:52 AM // 04:52

Very much agreed.

Diablo™ · May 06, 2006, 05:06 AM // 05:06

I won't say I dont have a few dislikes, but the majority of the game is very impressive. I am absolutely loving it. You really have to play other mmo's for a while to really appreciate the difference and uniqueness that is Guild Wars, what sets it apart from the other run-of-the-mill mmos, and not just the monthly fees, but a completely different experience.

Stolen Souls · May 06, 2006, 05:12 AM // 05:12

At first, honestly, I didn't really know if I was going to like Factions all that much. The whole "slum-like" atmosphere, repetitive quests, etc...kinda had me wondering.

But after a while of playing, and making a lot of progress, I started to realize just how cool it really was. The missions are challenging, and VERY fun. The ONLY mission I really did not like was Vizuna, for obvious reasons.

So I have to agree. Really awesome game!

Sir Skullcrasher · May 06, 2006, 05:13 AM // 05:13

I have to agree, this game does keep me coming back to do all the missions and get my assassin up to level 20. Also i want to see every part of Cantha. And collect all the greens out there. The best part, no monthly fee, which i hope will be like that for future Guild Wars titles.

Eet GnomeSmasher · May 06, 2006, 05:45 AM // 05:45

I really like the game as well. It's not perfect of course, but I'm not going to let little things bother me like some people do. The whole look and feel of the game is nice change from Prophecies.

MMSDome · May 06, 2006, 06:05 AM // 06:05

YES! Someone with the same views as me, ive mostly seen hate threads with deaht threats, Factions is a awsome new guild wars

Insurgent · May 06, 2006, 07:00 AM // 07:00

Agreed, i just read the whole "i hate factions" thread and in my opinion a lot of those guys need a tissue. You cant judge how much of an impact the new classes and skills are goin to have on the meta game in a week. That is rediculas, these things will take a lot of experimentation and ill bet we will see some dominating builds comming, that will utilize the new skills.

I am loving this iteration of GW, for me it has breathed life into an old game, not that i didnt still play the older version.

I love the fact my char leveled so fast (L20 in around 20 hours) , it means that i dont have to slog killing monsters over and over again. And also the fact you get oodles of skill points as well.

Some of the new missions or insanly fun as well, the farming ones with something akin to a high score board just give me more reason to play p v e and these missions over and over again, and im predominatly a p v p player.

Im all, this game was definatly worth the money for me, perhaps because i can afford it? Sure its got a few teething problems, but hey counterstrike took 6 years to get the level it has. Well done area net.

Morgana · May 06, 2006, 07:26 AM // 07:26

I've been in love with Factions since the FPE. I just got it today, and I can hardly stop playing. Unfortunately, I need sleep...

In terms of story, level design, everything, I think Anet has really outdone themselves. And Shing Jea is just the best tutorial I've ever seen.

Lord Sojar · May 06, 2006, 08:34 AM // 08:34

/AGREED!
/SIGNED

People need to just stop bickering over this and that and this and that. ANET made you a wonderful game, something that took those programmers a lot of time. There are going to be glitches, it is a new game (that is what updates are for) At least we don't have to patch GWs unlike all the FFXI and WoW users, we have that GENIUS update system to help with that!

As far as all the complaints about factions, the only two major issues I have with it are the 12v12 combat, and its new mechanics and the new chat suppression level (which btw isn't just factions, so I guess I can't really count that...but it is annoying to the high heavens...)

Factions is beautiful. The "presearing" island is GORGEOUS, with nicer graphics, improved monster AI, scenery to make you drool over. So what if you run into a locked gate? You have had the pleasure of exploring that area on the way to that locked gate, and chances are, the monsters on the other side of that locked gate are going to own your face if you don't have access to/were not able to complete that particular quest. I am an LBS student runner (if you care to contest this, feel free to contact Hanso or Mason or Elita) and the locked gates do NOT anger me in the least. I think that they provide a stop for the level 3s and 4s that want 15k armor (HHHAHA, I laugh at you!) Earn your armor you twits! Play the game! It is a NEW experience with each character class playing through each time, and honestly, Factions isn't very long, so you shouldn't mind playing through it casually 4-6 times. That's my two cents. Back to playing Factions for me. Cheers.

NevynZeddicus · May 06, 2006, 09:19 AM // 09:19

Finally a thread that I can agree with! To all who made this game what it is, you have my thanks. Having only heard about 12v12 changes and not experienced them, I can't speak with certainty. I will say that I loved the FPE and would like to see that type of battle again. Locked gates? They don't bother me in the least. Rather I am pleased to see them. Thus far, Factions has been worth every penny. "Old" quests and repeated skills don't bother me. I don't play the game for the quests or the skills. I play the game because I enjoy it, and because I enjoy the people that I play with. Those that complain will complain no matter what Anet throws their way.

In short, /signed!

SilentAssassin · May 06, 2006, 09:25 AM // 09:25

/agree

stupid rants, hehe

k there are some stuff that can be improved, but 99% of the game is awesome...

BellyFlop · May 06, 2006, 10:56 AM // 10:56

Quote:

The complaints that get on my nerves the most are the people that make Anet look like a bunch of lying crooks. Do you slanderers work for EA or Blizzard or something?

Complaining that a complainer gets in your nerves right? So what you doing is not complaining?

I like Guild Wars but can’t argue with 6million people for you about the $15 tag.

I play both and dont find any a RIP off.

me just making a point.

Edit; and btw Blizzard is not just about WoW in case you dont know.

people that made/created GW worked at/for Blizzard, so its in their BLOOD. lol

Dj Tano · May 06, 2006, 11:19 AM // 11:19

You are not a prophecies veteran and probably only own factions, am i right?

broodijzer · May 06, 2006, 11:24 AM // 11:24

/agree

love prophecies, love factions.

Zaxan Razor · May 06, 2006, 11:50 AM // 11:50

/agree

!!!

XvArchonvX · May 06, 2006, 12:36 PM // 12:36

/agree

I got beef with a couple issues, but all in all, I've enjoyed Factions more than I thought I would.

pokerface · May 06, 2006, 12:44 PM // 12:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by BellyFlop

Complaining that a complainer gets in your nerves right? So what you doing is not complaining?

I like Guild Wars but can’t argue with 6million people for you about the $15 tag.

I play both and dont find any a RIP off.

me just making a point.

Edit; and btw Blizzard is not just about WoW in case you dont know.

people that made/created GW worked at/for Blizzard, so its in their BLOOD. lol

Even better, the creator of Guild Wars was the former head man of Blizzard and his 2 companions worked there as well.

Talking about a rebel

Tazzo · May 06, 2006, 01:03 PM // 13:03

/agreed

I played both chapters and love them both.

Although the new map smaller there is loads of quests and the game keeps making you go back to areas you thought you were done with to complete even more quest.Getting skill points enough to cap alot of skills.Im enjoying the ride anet keep it up

Terra Xin · May 06, 2006, 01:15 PM // 13:15

/agreed

If I were a new player that hadn't heard of prophecies before, i'd love Factions even more.

And here's my favourite feature of the day:

"Mission areas are explorable"

yeeeeeeeah!!